Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 217 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051190
Common Names
- Staudtii Nothospondias
- Nothospondias Staudtii
- Staudtii Nothospondias Plant
Description
Nothospondias staudtii (also called 'Staudt's Nothospondias', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean, where it is found in the mountains of Turkey and Lebanon. It typically grows in rocky, dry woodlands and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nothospondias staudtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nothospondias staudtii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothospondias staudtii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from seeds or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining medium. It is best grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Nothospondias staudtii
Nothospondias staudtii is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Nothospondias genus
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Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,